Reasons why U.S. women used contraception in 2017

Reasons why U.S. women used contraception in 2017

Percentage of sexually active U.S. women that used contraception for select reasons as of 2017

This statistic shows the percentage of U.S. women who were sexually active and had used contraception within the past 12 months for select reasons as of 2017. According to the data, among women that used contraception in the past year, 59 percent had used it to prevent pregnancy.

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Percentage of sexually active U.S. women that used contraception for select reasons as of 2017

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This statistic shows the percentage of U.S. women who were sexually active and had used contraception within the past 12 months for select reasons as of 2017. According to the data, among women that used contraception in the past year, 59 percent had used it to prevent pregnancy.

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Release date

March 2018

Region

United States

Survey time period

July 26 to September 27, 2017

Number of respondents

2,751 respondents

Age group

18-44 years

Special properties

Women who have had sex within the past 12 months and used contraception

Method of interview

Telephone interview

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Release date

March 2018

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Region

United States

Survey time period

July 26 to September 27, 2017

Number of respondents

2,751 respondents

Age group

18-44 years

Special properties

Women who have had sex within the past 12 months and used contraception

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